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Chemistry & Technology · Part 1 of 4
6 exam-style questions with model answers, plus 8 quick multi-choice questions — every question on this part of the standard, grouped by the 2 pages of notes they come from.
Write a full answer before you reveal the model one. That comparison is where the learning happens.
State what the NZQA clarification means by "research results alone are insufficient", and describe what a report must contain in addition to accurate research.
A student writes: "Nylon is a polymer made by condensation polymerisation. It is strong and does not absorb much water. It is used in ropes, clothing and fishing nets." Explain why this paragraph would not reach Merit, and rewrite it so that it would.
Explain the difference between explaining a link and evaluating an influence in this standard, and justify why the second is harder, using an example.
List four features that make a technology a good choice for this standard, and explain why each matters.
Explain how the historical development of a technology helps a student meet the Merit criterion, and illustrate with an example.
Evaluate the claim that "the more advanced the technology, the better the topic choice for this standard". Justify your position.